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The presentation materials were very good; the ability to ask questions and clarify issues … digging deeper into the material.
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Mr. Sakai was a great teacher!
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Excellent course.  I will recommend to others.
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You pointed out things very well that I do at work, both the Japanese and American tendencies.
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The pace of the course was perfect (not too slow / not too fast).
     
 

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Kens Sakai<Newly Updated> BUILDING BRIDGES

Business Culture, Communication and Current Trend/Economy in Japan

A half day cross-cultural seminar that focuses on roots of business culture, communication, as well as current business/technology trends and changing workplace and life style under severely depressed economy in Japan

Facilitator: Ken Sakai (President & CEO of Pacific Dreams, Inc.)

Date: March 12, 2010 (Friday) 8:00am - 12:00pm

Place: Pacific Dreams, Inc. Conference Room (2nd floor)
25260 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite D, Wilsonville, OR 97070 TEL: (503) 783-1390
Exit I-5 at Exit 286 (Stafford / North Wilsonville Exit)

Fee: $200 per person (If three or more people attend from the same organization,a discount of 10% per person applies. Fees are non-refundable if cancelled 48 hours or less before seminar. $25.00 cancellation fee is required.

Back by popular request, Ken Sakai, president & CEO has re-created a new format for newly updated “Building Bridges” seminar. This new seminar looks at changing society in Japan and the intensive challenges that workplace faces currently in Japan under the severe economical slump and as Japan looks towards the future.

Americans that work with Japanese customers, suppliers and partners often have questions about how to more effectively work with and communicate with Japanese people. This seminar offers a great opportunity to get those questions answered by an expert in this field.

This newly updated ”Building Bridges” seminar provides a more current, in-depth overview at cross-cultural business communication as we delve into more of what is happening between the USA and Japan.

Part I: Group Discussion
Positive Aspects
Challenging Aspects

Part II: Culture, History and Education Remarks
Comparison Lists between the USA and Japan

Part III: Communication
Japanese Communication Style
Japanese Non-verbal Communication
Japanese Decision-making Proces
Feedback vs. "HoRenSo"
Brainstorming vs. "Nemawashi"
Effective E-mail Communication Tips
Coping with Japanese Silence
"Kaizen" Concept
Process vs. Bottom Line
Tips for Saving Faces

Part IV: Current Changes and Trends in Japan
Impacts of Aging Society with Fewer Children
New Challenges in Workplace under Depressed Economy
Young Generation without Ambition
Women's Role and Position
New Technologies in Environmental and Fuel Industries
Current Japanese Economy Status and Forecast

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Kens Sakai<Newly Updated> BUILDING BRIDGES

Business Culture, Communication and Current Trend/Economy in Japan

A half day cross-cultural seminar that focuses on roots of business culture, communication, as well as current business/technology trends and changing workplace and life style under severely depressed economy in Japan

Facilitator: Ken Sakai (President & CEO of Pacific Dreams, Inc.)

Date: April 16, 2010 (Friday) 8:00am - 12:00pm

Place: Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
11211 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004 TEL: (425) 455-5240

Fee: $200 per person (If three or more people attend from the same organization,a discount of 10% per person applies. Fees are non-refundable if cancelled 48 hours or less before seminar. $25.00 cancellation fee is required.

Back by popular request, Ken Sakai, president & CEO has re-created a new format for newly updated “Building Bridges” seminar. This new seminar looks at changing society in Japan and the intensive challenges that workplace faces currently in Japan under the severe economical slump and as Japan looks towards the future.

Americans that work with Japanese customers, suppliers and partners often have questions about how to more effectively work with and communicate with Japanese people. This seminar offers a great opportunity to get those questions answered by an expert in this field.

This newly updated ”Building Bridges” seminar provides a more current, in-depth overview at cross-cultural business communication as we delve into more of what is happening between the USA and Japan.

Part I: Group Discussion
Positive Aspects
Challenging Aspects

Part II: Culture, History and Education Remarks
Comparison Lists between the USA and Japan

Part III: Communication
Japanese Communication Style
Japanese Non-verbal Communication
Japanese Decision-making Proces
Feedback vs. "HoRenSo"
Brainstorming vs. "Nemawashi"
Effective E-mail Communication Tips
Coping with Japanese Silence
"Kaizen" Concept
Process vs. Bottom Line
Tips for Saving Faces

Part IV: Current Changes and Trends in Japan
Impacts of Aging Society with Fewer Children
New Challenges in Workplace under Depressed Economy
Young Generation without Ambition
Women's Role and Position
New Technologies in Environmental and Fuel Industries
Current Japanese Economy Status and Forecast


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Register by Fax


Contact information

Phone: 503-783-1390 (Tsuyo Shaw)
E-mail:institute@pacificdreams.org

   

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